Data Darbar is one of the largest Sufi shrine located in the city of Lahore, Punjab. It was built in 11th centurey to house the remains of Ali Hujwiri, commonly known as Data Ganj Baksh. Data Darbar attracts up to one million visitors to its annual Urs festival and is is considered to be the most sacred place in Lahore. The shrine is located near the Bhati Gate of the Walled City of Lahore.
Darbar remains open 24/7 for all visitors (approximately 30,000 to 60,000 visitors on daily basis) and welcome visitors who freely enter the complex, up to 50,000 visitors per day are offered free food at the shrine. The shrine is one of the only places in Lahore where the extremely rich and extremely poor share space together.
Location
Main Bazaar، Data Darbar Rd, near NBP، Lahore, 54000, Pakistan |
Open 24 Hours |